Kansas City, Kan.

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2011 U.S. Census estimated population: 463,202 Homicides from Jan. 1 through March 31, 2013: 23 Homicide rate per 100,000 residents: 4.97 Kansas City logged 108 homicides in 2012, down 5.2 percent compared to 2011, according to the Kansas City Police Department. The city saw 127 homicides in 2005 and 87 killings in 2002, the Kansas City Star reported. There were six fewer homicides in the first three months of this year compared to the same time in 2012, police statistics show.

2011 U.S. Census estimated population: 463,202 Homicides from Jan. 1 through March 31, 2013: 23 Homicide rate per 100,000 residents: 4.97 Kansas City logged 108 homicides in 2012, down 5.2 percent compared to 2011, according to the Kansas City Police Department. The city saw 127 homicides in 2005 and 87 killings in 2002, the Kansas City Star reported. There were six fewer homicides in the first three months of this year compared to the same time in 2012, police statistics show. (Eric Bowers Photo / Getty Images/Flickr RF)

2011 U.S. Census estimated population: 463,202 Homicides from Jan. 1 through March 31, 2013: 23 Homicide rate per 100,000 residents: 4.97 Kansas City logged 108 homicides in 2012, down 5.2 percent compared to 2011, according to the Kansas City Police Department. The city saw 127 homicides in 2005 and 87 killings in 2002, the Kansas City Star reported. There were six fewer homicides in the first three months of this year compared to the same time in 2012, police statistics show.